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ATL → PIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior perspective of the Nashville skyline and the unique, synchronized blinking lights of the massive wind farms across central Illinois as you approach Peoria.
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Stone Mountain
The world's largest piece of exposed granite, visible almost immediately after taking off from ATL.
Nashville Skyline
Direct views of the 'Batman Building' and the Cumberland River as you fly over Middle Tennessee.
Ohio River Crossing
A major geographic landmark marking the border between the Southern US and the Midwest.
Springfield, Illinois
The state capital is often visible during the descent, featuring the tall dome of the State House.
Illinois Wind Farms
Gigantic arrays of wind turbines across Logan and McLean counties that dominate the landscape.
Sit on the right side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. If flying at night, look for the synchronized red blinking lights of the wind farms; it is a mesmerizing sight unique to the central Illinois approach.
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Chattahoochee National Forest
Dense, undulating green canopy of the North Georgia mountains visible shortly after departure.
Tennessee River
Expansive views of the river's wide bends and the surrounding Lake Guntersville region.
St. Louis Skyline
On clear days, the distant silhouette of the Gateway Arch may be visible on the western horizon.
Shawnee National Forest
The rugged terrain of southern Illinois, a stark contrast to the flat plains further north.
Illinois River
The winding waterway that guides the final approach into the Peoria metropolitan area.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to witness the sky turn vibrant colors over the Mississippi River valley. Keep an eye out for the distinct pattern of the Land Between the Lakes area as you cross into Kentucky.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 910 km (565 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: PIA (40.664199829100006, -89.6932983398)
Route Type: Domestic
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